Express Entry: June 22, 2026 Draw Invites 955 PNP Candidates With CRS 730 | ImmigraCan

After almost a month without any rounds, Canadian immigration resumed drawing Express Entry candidates. On June 22, 2026, IRCC issued 955 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category, with a cutoff of 730 CRS points. It was the largest PNP draw of the year and the first since the French-language round of May 28.

What Happened in the Draw

This was the 31st round of 2026, bringing the year's total to more than 80,000 invitations issued. The 730 cutoff stands out because it was the lowest PNP cutoff recorded in 2026 — well below the 805 points of the previous round in May. When the cutoff drops and the invitation volume rises at the same time, it generally means one thing: the provinces released a large batch of new nominations into the pool.

It's worth remembering how the math works: whoever receives a provincial nomination gets 600 automatic CRS points. That's why PNP-exclusive draws have such high cutoffs — the "730" isn't a score you need to hit purely through age, language, and education; it reflects candidates who already carry the province's 600-point bonus.

What This Changes for Brazilians

If you're building your strategy for Canada, the takeaway is direct: provincial nomination remains the most powerful path for those without a very high CRS. A profile in the 450 to 500-point range is unlikely to be invited in a general round, but with a provincial nomination it jumps into the invitable range.

For those working in in-demand occupations — including the trades sector (construction, electricians, plumbers) — Express Entry's specific categories also tend to have lower cutoffs than general rounds, because the pool is filtered by occupation. Always confirm the categories in effect for the year directly on the IRCC website, since they change from time to time.

Your Next Step

The starting point is knowing where you stand today. Calculate your CRS score with our free calculator and, if you want to understand which programs fit your profile, take the eligibility quiz. From there you can target the right province and the right category, instead of hoping for a general round.

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